About Us
From the Parochial to the Perennial
One River Foundation is a global network of spiritual seekers, creatives, activists, boundary–crossers, and holy rascals working for the spiritual liberation of humankind by freeing religion from the parochial and the political, the tribal and xenophobic, the one–dimensional and literal, to reclaim the Perennial Wisdom at the heart of humanity’s sacred myths, stories, rituals, and symbols.
Our Vision
We envision a just, compassionate, and thriving world guided by the world’s Perennial Wisdom and the ethic of interdependence it reveals.
Our Values
Our VALUES, both personal and organizational, are rooted in the teachings of Perennial Wisdom:
- Interdependence over Independence
- Doubt over Certainty
- Questions over Answers
- Creativity over Conformity
- Conversation over Consensus
- Compassion over Confrontation
- Silence over Testimony
- Open Minds over Empty Heads
- Open Arms over Closed Fists
We are only one river. We are only one sea.
And it flows through you, and it flows through me.
We are only one people. We are one and the same.
We are all one spirit. We are all one name.
We are the father, mother, daughter and son
From the dawn of creation, we are one.
We are one.
River of Jordan, Peter Yarrow, with permission
Our Mission
To repair the world by being a blessing to all the families of the earth.
We achieve our mission by promoting the 123 Project, by sharing The World Wisdom Bible proclaiming the Perennial Wisdom at the mystic heart of the world’s religions, by building community through Cup of Wisdom salons, by promoting spiritual literacy through One River Wisdom Schools, and by celebrating spiritual creativity through the Order of the Holy Rascal.
Learn more about Perennial Wisdom
Meet the One River Team
Move Over Gideon
Mining The Sacred
Celebrate Creativity
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